This episode was originally published by Adriana Sánchez Uebelhoer on 11 July 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KplPL8oksxU Today I’m speaking with Susie Violet Ward, journalist, writer, and co-founder of Bitcoin Policy UK. With a background in finance and IT, Susie brings a unique voice to conversations about Bitcoin, energy, AI, and public policy, but also about creativity, gender, intuition, and the deeper questions around how we build, work, and live. We explore where the financial system is breaking down, what CBDCs could mean for privacy and control, and how Bitcoin mining might unlock new possibilities for energy use. But we also go deeper into trust, education, identity, and how we make space for new stories to emerge. → Listen & subscribe on your favorite platform → More on Substack: https://mardeagosto.substack.com/ → Bitcoin Policy UK: https://bitcoinpolicy.uk/ → Susie on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/susievioletward/ → Susie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susie-violet-ward-1078a0188/ Thanks for listening and being part of the new world in the making. RESOURCES → Learn how to set up your Bitcoin journey with The Bitcoin Way: http://thebitcoinway.com/NewWorld Chapters 00:00 Embracing Intuition and the Flow of Life 03:07 The Journey to Bitcoin and Personal Growth 06:06 The Shift from Traditional Education to Self-Discovery 09:07 The Role of Bitcoin in Empowerment and Accountability 11:49 Transitioning to a Purpose-Driven Career 14:55 The Dangers of Central Bank Digital Currencies 18:08 The Environmental Impact of Bitcoin Mining 21:14 Mainstream Media Narratives and Misinformation 24:13 The Future of Energy and Bitcoin Mining 36:51 The Future of Energy: Abundance vs. Scarcity 39:21 The Role of Free Markets in Society 41:45 AI and Its Impact on the Economy 45:03 Bitcoin vs. Crypto: Understanding the Differences 49:14 Taxation and Regulation Challenges for Bitcoin 52:25 Innovative Projects in Bitcoin Mining 57:07 The Need for Community and Local Solutions 01:00:01 Education and the Future of Learning 01:08:17 Embracing Failure as a Learning Tool 01:10:22 The Dangers of Data Collection and Surveillance 01:13:08 The Importance of Privacy and Awareness 01:15:34 Empowerment Through Bitcoin 01:17:06 Gender Disparities in Finance and Technology 01:19:52 The Male-Dominated Bitcoin Space 01:22:03 Balancing Work and Family Life 01:25:21 Social Constraints and Gender Roles 01:28:20 Unconscious Bias and Respect 01:31:51 The Complexity of Narratives 01:39:50 Envisioning a New World with Bitcoin 🔔 Follow BPUK Visit bitcoinpolicy.uk for more insights, briefings, and research on Bitcoin policy in the UK.
